Battery switch location

[rebars1]

Is there any recommended location for a battery switch (1/2/off/both)? Should it be out where it is accessable or in a more protected location under the engine cover? Or under a rear seat ? What about water splash protection?

 

[ricksrster]

Re: Battery switch location

where it isn't going to get spashed and as near to the batteries as possible. You do want it also to be easily accessable.

 

[--GQ--]

Re: Battery switch location

An ideal electrical location is near the battery. An ideal convenient location is under the dash within reach near the steering wheel. That is where I have mine. I can switch between batteries while remain seated at the wheel. Of course I upgraded my cable to compensate for the distance. 8)

 

[swist]

Re: Battery switch location

I don't know if easy access is as important as proximity to the batteries. At most you switch the thing when starting up/shutting down for the day (or the weekend), or possibly midway through a trip to split the load. Having the thing behind a hatch isn't a big deal. Cable diameter goes up seriously if there is a long way to the switch, and it's a lot easier to maintain and diagnose any problems with the setup if everything is in one place.

I do agree that having it outside is not a great idea.